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Deckhand claims back injuries in Jones Act suit
A deckhand injured on the M/V KW, filed a Jones Act suit against Charleston, Mo.-based Fitzgerald Marine and Repair in U.S. District Court June 4, seeking damages in excess of $75,000.
Defective peanut butter complaint filed by Florida woman in Madison County
A Florida woman who purchased Peter Pan Peanut Butter from an Illinois Dollar General filed a personal injury suit in Madison County Circuit Court May 31, claiming she became "violently ill" after eating a batch of tainted peanut butter between Oct. 5 and Oct. 10, 2006.
Unnatural accumulation of snow and ice subject of slip and fall suit
A woman who slipped and fell three separate times on ice, snow and water at the Cottonwood Mall in Glen Carbon filed a personal injury suit seeking damages in excess of $150,000.
Basler Electric named in wrongful discharge complaint
A Highland man who was fired from Basler Electric Company on Feb. 27, filed a retaliatory discharge suit in Madison County Circuit Court alleging he was discharged after sustaining a work-related injury.
Busiest judge to get summer relief from clerks
Madison County's busiest judge now has some help.
Troy cop says he's immune from Pizza Hut lawsuit
Tom Maag A Troy police officer who was slammed with a $311,700 default judgment for allegedly causing a lawyer's shoulder injuries while opening the door for her, says he should not be held liable.
Feds oppose Peel's request for new trial
The federal government does not think Gary Peel is entitled to a new trial.
Road depression causes Olin security guard's ankle injury, suit claims
Olin A security guard that inspected vehicles as they entered and exited Olin filed a personal injury suit in Madison County Circuit Court May 29, alleging she was injured when she stepped into a depression in the road at Olin's entrance.
Woman sues Ameristar Casino for slipping on a spill
Tracy Brooks filed a personal injury suit against Ameristar Casino St. Charles in Madison County Circuit Court May 23.
Domino's suit claims pizzas and butter dots were tainted
A Granite City woman filed a civil suit against Domino's Pizza in Madison County Circuit Court May 21, alleging the food she purchased caused her to become ill.
Former Wal-Mart employee claims company refused to pay health insurance
A former Wal-Mart employee filed suit in Madison County Circuit Court May 29, alleging Wal-Mart wrongfully refused to pay her health insurance benefits.
Kansas plaintiff files asbestos case against 92 defendants
Hubert Johnston of Kansas filed an asbestos suit against 92 defendant corporations alleging he was exposed to asbestos while working from the 1946 to 1990 as a service station attendant and insulator at various locations.
Eastman Chemical wants wrongful death suit to stay in federal court
Eastman Chemical Company has asked U.S. District Judge David Herndon to set a hearing date on a case filed by a Shanghai plaintiff who claims his wife died in Hong Kong from malaria on Jan. 19, 2005, after being evacuated from a hospital in Shanghai.
SIUC grad wants federal judge to give him his job back as asst. food manager
George Williams of Carbondale wants U.S. Chief District Judge Patrick Murphy to give him his job back at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale as the food service assistant manager because he has chosen to pursue his life, liberty and happiness in Carbondale and his termination has hindered that.
Stobbs' first trial goes in favor of defendant
Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs Nicholas Bramlet, 20, of East Alton was found not guilty on three misdemeanor charges of disorderly conduct, criminal trespass and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon during Madison County Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs first trial on May 22.
Slip and fall trial against Georgia Carpet results in defense verdict
After a brief two-day trial with roughly an hour of juror deliberations, an Edwardsville woman who alleged she sustained damages in excess of $75,000 when she tripped over a large saw lost her personal injury case in Madison County court on May 23.
Deputy coroner suspended pending ISP investigation
Madison County Chief Deputy Coroner Ralph Baahlmann Jr. was suspended with pay April 21, Coroner Steve Nonn announced today in press release to media outlets.
Mother of skateboarder claims driver failed to see her son on street
The mother of a teenage skateboarder is suing a driver for not having headlights on when her son was struck while skating on a Belleville street.
Catalog used man's picture without permission, suit claims
Danny Shurtz filed suit against Teleflex Inc. in Madison County Circuit Court May 15, alleging his photograph was used in a catalog without his permission.
Widow sues Rosewood Care Center over husband's death
The widow of a man who died on Dec. 16, 2006, filed a wrongful death suit against Rosewood Care Center of Swansea in St. Clair County Circuit Court May 14, claiming the nursing home failed to provide Forest Park Hospital documents consisting of a complete fall risk assessment.